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Next up: Tommy Haas

30.05.2009 | Tennis

Roger reached the last 16 of the French Open today with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over Paul-Henri Mathieu.

"It was a tough match and the wind made it difficult to control the ball," Roger said. "It was a great atmosphere and we were playing better and better. The conditions were not easy but we played a great match."

Roger survived a few nervous moments before he managed to cope with the windy conditions and control the match against the Frenchman. After saving five break points during his opening service games, Mathieu pounced on his only opportunity to break for 4-3 and the local favourite protected his advantage to bag the first set with a scorching ace. But Roger did not allow his opponent to stay on top for long, taking a 3-0 lead straight away in the second set. The match continued in an entertaining manner on a very high level with Roger taking the points that mattered. Eventually, Roger sealed victory with a thumping forehand winner to set up a last-16 encounter with Germany's Tommy Haas. Roger fired a total of 11 aces and broke Mathieu five times.

Oh yes,both RF and RN has that unbelievable mutual respect for each other, that much is palpable. I can just imagine how much pressure RN's wish for RF to grab the trophy this year would've been for our champ knowing how he respects the youngster.

Yes I was just going to say because I was reading all the older comments from Filo from Boting predicing his loss in advance, saying he needs a coach etc well you were WRONG but I do understand the anxiety, the emotion we all feel as fans. But not to giv

It's kinda funny beacuase at first 2 sets Roger was lost on court.After the 3rd set something awakes him and he make the 5th turnaround is hes carier from 0-2 to 3-2.Great job.I am really surprised :)
All the Best King!

TONYN PAGE 59
YOU COMMENT IS RIGHT BUT ROGER
WILL NOT LEAVE HIS INNER CIRCLE
FOR NOTHING IN THIS WORD
WE HAVE HAD MILLIONS OF DISCUSSIONS
ABOUT THIS IT DID NOT BRING US ANYWHERE
SO LET US BE HAPPY HE MADE IT THIS TIME
AND HOPE FOR THE BEST NEXT TI